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Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Keyboard
For beginning piano students, I begin by teaching them the C major scale and many nursery rhyme songs that can be played at that key. I then elevate to simple blues and gospel songs in the Key of C for example, the C major blues. I will then teach C minor and the introductory song, Blue Bossa to acclimate students to the sound of C minor. Beginner students that seek to learn classical music will be introduced to Notation music theory from rhythm dictation, reading the grand staff and the introductory piece, Minuet in G, by Johann Sebastian Bach. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Music
I am a Suzuki teacher. I love this method because it places emphasis on the skills learned, which can transfer over into any piece, rather than just learning the notes of a piece. I do think it is important to learn to recognize what you hear and play by ear, but I will not let my students fall behind with note reading. I typically begin basic note reading in the middle of book 1. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Hello, My name is Codrut B. and I am a musician from Romania. I graduated with my Master's Degree from San Francisco Conservatory in Vocal Performance. I have performed as a Singer/Pianist all around the world like Japan, Germany, Romania, the USA, Spain, Italy, etc. I am the founder and Artistic Director at Chicago Summer Opera. An International program training professional opera singers. Since I started the program my students have sung in very important places like the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, etc Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
For adults, I like to assess their skills and goals individually and choose a program that will work best for them. I usually still stick with the Alfred's books, but there are combination levels geared toward older learners. VOICE: For voice students, I start with vocal exercises and conversations that help me to get a full picture of a student's abilities and needs. I then start with a comprehensive program of breath support awareness, pitch matching and intervals, vowel shape, vocal placement, and more depending on what kind of singing (musical theatre, rock, pop, etc.) they are interested in developing. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Music Keyboard
I've taught private lessons to students of all ages for the last 10+ years. Additionally, I have taught at the middle school and high school levels. I've taught instrumental, vocal, and general music. I enjoy watching students progress in their studies. Most importantly, I enjoy watching students reflect upon their growth musically. I consider music to be a very important investment in a child's future. Many parents do not know that their children can earn college scholarship dollars for playing an instrument well. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Electric Guitar Djembe
In essence, my love of teaching stems from my Mom's love of teaching. She sincerely desired to teach my siblings and myself to pursue our highest dreams. It turned out that I did succeed as a star performer in music, on stages around the world. But also, when I decided to settle down, I added education to my 10-year plan. So, I went back to school for another master's degree, and taught music in CPS - performing three nights per week with my the Bartels/Benson duo, Connexion Band, Prohibition Orchestra, Bryan Skyler Trio, and other groups. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard
Hi there! My name is Ariel and I am super excited to meet you! A little bit about myself, I am an active performer for opera, musical theater, and crossover that performs in the U.S. and internationally. I have my Master's degree in Vocal Performance and graduated in 2018. When it comes to teaching, I've been teaching private voice since 2015 and have had the absolute joy and honor of joining several students on their vocal journeys. Read More
Instruments: Piano
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I have developed my own method of teaching and currently and working to get them published ina book. The first lessons the student learns the keyboard, then the white key scale positions, and the rudimentary elements of music. I have designed my own worksheets, so the student learns to read music that is similar to the way keyboard music was taught during the classical period.
The students also learn to read music, develop musical skills, and improve their talent by composing their own songs and transposing familiar tunes.
After the student has acquired a basic knowledge of the keyboard, C and G position and chords, finger movements, then I ease them into printed music. I use easy classical music such as is found in Bartok's Mikrkosmos, Masterwork's Classic's Edited by Jane Macgrath, Alfred publisher, Technic is fun, and contemporary fun publications
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
If a student reviews their assignment 3-5 times a day, that is a good practice session. This is better than insisting on 30 minutes. When the brain is engaged in processing new information, it grows new brain cells. These will eventually integrate with other cells in other regions increasing the student's abilities. If an individual goes over something more than 5 times in sequence, the brain stops engaging and that is when bad habits can set in. It is better to go over some scale positions and chords, then use these in a form of transposing, improvising, and using these same elements in a notated piece.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have the equivalent of a double Masters of Music, Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance. For the Master's degree and part of working on a doctorate, I was privileged to study with internationally known, Dr Maurice Hinson, known for his teaching, and hundred's of publications/editions with Alfred Publisher. I wanted to be the best piano teacher, and perhaps even a concert pianist. However, while working on the master's degree, I became involved with teaching children with autism, which inspired me to do everything that I could to help them, so I applied and was accepted at Indiana University and acquired an Educational Specialist Degree in Special Education. This degree is the same as a doctorate but many more electives on the doctoral level. Mine was in Brain Sciences, neurology, Autism, Developmental Disorders, and music.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Currently, I am working on selections from Rachmaninov's Moments Musical, and Chopin's "Winter Wind" Etude in a minor. Now that I've finished my degrees, and made a good start on my books, I deeply desire to get back into piano performance. Performing, or even just practising/
]=, those pieces bring a great deal of satisfaction. My deepest goal is only to perfect these pieces. that is my personal challenge and goal. Another motivation for mastery of these selections is based on the effect that music has on the brain. When playing the piano, the brain is activated in many areas simultaneously. Music is very good for the brain and spirit of a man.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Pediatric Psychologist working with children with developmental disorders to improve their cognitive processing (which is what music does for the typical and atypical brain). I love working with children and their cognitive development. For me, there is little more in life that is more rewarding than helping a child improve their cognitive processing. In autism, improved cognitive functions results in an improved lifestyle for them and their families. To hear one of my autistic students speak in a complete sentence for the first time is a great reward!
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Rachmaninov, Beethoven are my favourite composers. Rachmaninov presents some great challenges technically, and mentally. His music is very complex and difficult to perform. Some of his works such as Moments Musicaix N0. 4, in e minor, and No. 6, in C major are physically exhausting to perform. The speed and volume require much energy, both mental and physical.
Beethoven's repertoire presents different challenges of technical skills to bring out what he is trying to say emotionally. His volatile dynamics represent sudden changes of emotions.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I come from a family of musicians. I have perfect pitch, as does my father, grandmother, and great-grandfather. My daughters have perfect pitch.
One of my great grandfathers was a singer and was constantly singing hymns and praises. My other great grandfather was a music leader in his church and organized many music groups.
My father was also a music director and soloist in several churches.
My grandmother, who had perfect pitch, played hymns for her church and learned from shaped notes and read music according to the solfege system
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
The decision to become a professional musician was a gradual one. It came as a result of wanting to help people improve their mind and lifestyle. I had a friend who began teaching piano in high school, I thought that I could do that too. However, when I started studying at Butler University, I decided that I love piano so much, that I wanted to perform piano in order to help others enjoy piano music as well. I made a slight turn from that path and decided that helping children and other adults to learn music was a much better occupation.
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